💨 Abstract

On May 17, 2025, Israel initiated Operation Gideon Chariots, a major military operation in the Gaza Strip aimed at pressuring Hamas to release remaining hostages. This follows several days of intense airstrikes that resulted in hundreds of deaths, according to Gaza's Health Ministry. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to escalate pressure on Hamas with the goal of dismantling the group that has controlled Gaza for nearly two decades.

Courtesy: wtop.com